Here is an idea/option for some of you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oNVIcMnZh4
I am getting this for my wife for her birthday. She can't get to the gym and really wants some exercise equipment (treadmill, etc) and we just don't have room for it.
I plan on using it too.
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My husband and I have avoided video type games in our house. We made that decision when the kids were little, until last year when I heard about Wiifit coming out this spring. My kids couldn't believe it when they open a Wii last Christmas. They didn't know it was really all about me getting Wiifit.
I grew up in H.B. but in my early 20's my company transfered me to S.F. I lived in F.C. in all those condo's with the manmade waterways between them. When I was lonesome for the beach we used to go to the little beaches they have around those waterways, float on an air matress and drink Bartels and James wine coolers. I only lasted 1 year there....it's way too cold for me....and windy too!
I grew up in H.B. but in my early 20's my company transfered me to S.F. I lived in F.C. in all those condo's with the manmade waterways between them. When I was lonesome for the beach we used to go to the little beaches they have around those waterways, float on an air matress and drink Bartels and James wine coolers. I only lasted 1 year there....it's way too cold for me....and windy too!
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Intake & Output for 4/28/08
Snack-1oz string cheese, water
Gym
B-fast-1 egg, 1 piece whole wheat toast w/butter
Lunch-4oz kahlua pig, 1/2 cup rice, diet coke
Swim laps for 30 min
Snack-akmak crackers & humus, water
Dinner-1/2 grilled cheese sandwich, 1 cup chicken noodle soup, water
5 pieces salt water taffy
Snack-1oz string cheese, water
Gym
B-fast-1 egg, 1 piece whole wheat toast w/butter
Lunch-4oz kahlua pig, 1/2 cup rice, diet coke
Swim laps for 30 min
Snack-akmak crackers & humus, water
Dinner-1/2 grilled cheese sandwich, 1 cup chicken noodle soup, water
5 pieces salt water taffy
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Don't know if any of you watched "Biggest Loser" or not.....I didn't, but these are still good tips!
EIGHT LESSONS FROM NBC'S BIGGEST LOSER:
They say that people love a winner. Well, I love losers! In October 2004, NBC introduced the reality show called "The Biggest Loser." Today, after completing its fifth season, it is a fan favorite. The show features individuals, couples, and — coming next season — families, who sign on to get fit and lose weight. These individuals are assigned to weight loss teams (and trainers) and then compete to see who can lose the most weight and the title, "The Biggest Loser." Although there's only one winner in the end, all participants change their bodies and their lives and become winners by becoming losers, too.
The transformations that occur on the show are nothing short of extraordinary. The biggest losers of all typically drop more than 100 pounds by the end of the 12-week period and many go on to lose even more. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, these folks morph into totally different people thanks to their newfound lifestyles. As a personal trainer myself, it gives me great satisfaction to see them succeed and to recapture a healthy body, mind and spirit. It is not just a physical transformation, but a mental one as well.
Perhaps one of the greatest things about the show is that it offers so many lessons, whether you're striving to live a healthier lifestyle, make exercise a habit, or reach a healthy weight. Here are eight realizations that I think are worth noting:
1. You shouldn't go it alone. Do you think that the contestants would be as successful if they went at it alone? In season five, for example, the Blue Team was a serious force to be reckoned with. Roger, Mark, Jay, and Dan seemed to never lose a challenge or a weigh-in. Did you notice how they supported and encouraged each other to push harder, work out longer, and stick to their diets? The support and camaraderie they exhibited definitely helped them succeed as often as they did.
Lesson: There is strength in numbers. Doing everything by yourself can be lonely and discouraging. But having a buddy — or a team of supporters — can help you to stick to it when the going gets tough. Instead of just going solo on the treadmill or bike, consider taking a group fitness class or joining a team sports league. When you need a word of encouragement, post on the Message Boards.
2. Your attitude matters. The wrong group can drain your motivation and energy. Did you notice the Black Team in season five? Granted, they were fighting an uphill battle and constantly facing the elimination room, but they were so down in the dumps that they often reminded me of a group of Eeyores. That negative energy could have contributed, on some level, to their constant struggles.
Lesson: Surround yourself with positive people. A fitness buddy with a negative attitude isn't fun to hang around, and that can be detrimental to your workouts and your consistency. And if you find that the negative attitude is coming from you, chances are you won’t stick with it. Change your perspective and stay positive for good results!
3. You won't always see results. It happens every season — some of the participants actually GAIN weight instead of losing. Whenever they'd stand on that scale, only to see the numbers pop up as a “plus” instead of a “negative,” I wanted to cry with them! But just like ups and downs are part of the show, they're a reality for the rest of us, too.
Lesson: Losing weight isn't as simple as a mathematical equation. Sure you need to burn more calories than you consume to lose weight, but even when you do everything right, sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. Is it frustrating? You bet! But when it happens, all you can do is accept it and continue on. Trust that your efforts will show eventually. Remember, that even when the scale doesn't budge, your efforts are making a difference. Try to focus on other ways to measure your progress — like how you feel, your health improvements, and how your clothes fit. If all else fails, take steps to bust through your plateau!
4. You have to train your brain. Bob and Jillian know that exercise and training will reshape the body. But they are great at training the contestants mentally too. Along the course of the show, they all learn to believe in themselves. Whether they make it to the end or get eliminated along the way, most of the "losers" say the same thing: What they had accomplished on the campus had previously been nothing more than a dream.
Lesson: Believe in yourself! When you're out of shape and overweight, it's easy to beat yourself up and lose confidence. But you don't need Bob or Jillian in your back pocket to change that. With every small step you take towards your goals, your confidence will build. With every goal you achieve, your self-esteem with sky-rocket. The key is to just start. It's always better to try—even if you mess up along the way — than to never try at all.
5. You have to change your lifestyle. The participants on the show understand that this is a complete lifestyle overhaul— a total transformation for life, not a diet for a little while. No matter how hard they work or how much weight they lose while on campus, it will come back if they revert back to their old habits at home.
Lesson: There are no quick fixes. Getting healthy and managing your weight it is not a temporary thing. It's a series of day-to-day, meal-by-meal choices that you have to stick with for the long haul.
6. You have to work hard. Sometimes when I'd watch the Teams work out I'd think, "Their trainers are heartless!" In reality, those trainers know that weight loss takes hard work. You see them exercise when they have nothing left, choose the healthy foods even though they'd rather have their favorite comfort foods, and even leave their families for weeks at a time — these things are not for the faint of heart.
Lesson: It won't always be easy. Lots of people want to lose weight, but most aren't willing to pay the price or make sacrifices to get there. You will not be successful with a half-hearted effort or by looking for shortcuts or the easy way out.
7. You can have fun! I always enjoy watching different challenges each week. Although they were often physical, they're not what I'd consider traditional exercise: trying to stay on a moving escalator the longest; running and placing empty soda cans from one bin to another; or traversing a ravine on a zip line.
Lesson: Boredom will kill your exercise routine. Mix it up and keep your body guessing and keep it fun. Instead on going to the gym for a mindless half hour on the stairclimber (more like the “stairmonster”), get outside and do some hiking or biking. Forgo the weight machines one day and head to a playground to swing from the monkey bars, climb, jump, run and LAUGH!
8. You have to be consistent. No matter how much the show changes from season to season, one thing is always clear. Those who lose the biggest are consistent. They make healthy eating and exercise part of their daily lives — even after they go home. And even when they encounter setbacks along the way, they don't give up.
Lesson: Consistency is key. No matter how close (or far) you are from your goal — or even if you're there already — the habits you learn along the way have to continue if you're to be successful in the long term.
Who would have thought that watching people sweat, exercise, grimace, and go through the rigors of losing weight could be so fun? Here’s to all the losers, and to hoping you can use this advice to be a loser, too
EIGHT LESSONS FROM NBC'S BIGGEST LOSER:
They say that people love a winner. Well, I love losers! In October 2004, NBC introduced the reality show called "The Biggest Loser." Today, after completing its fifth season, it is a fan favorite. The show features individuals, couples, and — coming next season — families, who sign on to get fit and lose weight. These individuals are assigned to weight loss teams (and trainers) and then compete to see who can lose the most weight and the title, "The Biggest Loser." Although there's only one winner in the end, all participants change their bodies and their lives and become winners by becoming losers, too.
The transformations that occur on the show are nothing short of extraordinary. The biggest losers of all typically drop more than 100 pounds by the end of the 12-week period and many go on to lose even more. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, these folks morph into totally different people thanks to their newfound lifestyles. As a personal trainer myself, it gives me great satisfaction to see them succeed and to recapture a healthy body, mind and spirit. It is not just a physical transformation, but a mental one as well.
Perhaps one of the greatest things about the show is that it offers so many lessons, whether you're striving to live a healthier lifestyle, make exercise a habit, or reach a healthy weight. Here are eight realizations that I think are worth noting:
1. You shouldn't go it alone. Do you think that the contestants would be as successful if they went at it alone? In season five, for example, the Blue Team was a serious force to be reckoned with. Roger, Mark, Jay, and Dan seemed to never lose a challenge or a weigh-in. Did you notice how they supported and encouraged each other to push harder, work out longer, and stick to their diets? The support and camaraderie they exhibited definitely helped them succeed as often as they did.
Lesson: There is strength in numbers. Doing everything by yourself can be lonely and discouraging. But having a buddy — or a team of supporters — can help you to stick to it when the going gets tough. Instead of just going solo on the treadmill or bike, consider taking a group fitness class or joining a team sports league. When you need a word of encouragement, post on the Message Boards.
2. Your attitude matters. The wrong group can drain your motivation and energy. Did you notice the Black Team in season five? Granted, they were fighting an uphill battle and constantly facing the elimination room, but they were so down in the dumps that they often reminded me of a group of Eeyores. That negative energy could have contributed, on some level, to their constant struggles.
Lesson: Surround yourself with positive people. A fitness buddy with a negative attitude isn't fun to hang around, and that can be detrimental to your workouts and your consistency. And if you find that the negative attitude is coming from you, chances are you won’t stick with it. Change your perspective and stay positive for good results!
3. You won't always see results. It happens every season — some of the participants actually GAIN weight instead of losing. Whenever they'd stand on that scale, only to see the numbers pop up as a “plus” instead of a “negative,” I wanted to cry with them! But just like ups and downs are part of the show, they're a reality for the rest of us, too.
Lesson: Losing weight isn't as simple as a mathematical equation. Sure you need to burn more calories than you consume to lose weight, but even when you do everything right, sometimes it just doesn't work out that way. Is it frustrating? You bet! But when it happens, all you can do is accept it and continue on. Trust that your efforts will show eventually. Remember, that even when the scale doesn't budge, your efforts are making a difference. Try to focus on other ways to measure your progress — like how you feel, your health improvements, and how your clothes fit. If all else fails, take steps to bust through your plateau!
4. You have to train your brain. Bob and Jillian know that exercise and training will reshape the body. But they are great at training the contestants mentally too. Along the course of the show, they all learn to believe in themselves. Whether they make it to the end or get eliminated along the way, most of the "losers" say the same thing: What they had accomplished on the campus had previously been nothing more than a dream.
Lesson: Believe in yourself! When you're out of shape and overweight, it's easy to beat yourself up and lose confidence. But you don't need Bob or Jillian in your back pocket to change that. With every small step you take towards your goals, your confidence will build. With every goal you achieve, your self-esteem with sky-rocket. The key is to just start. It's always better to try—even if you mess up along the way — than to never try at all.
5. You have to change your lifestyle. The participants on the show understand that this is a complete lifestyle overhaul— a total transformation for life, not a diet for a little while. No matter how hard they work or how much weight they lose while on campus, it will come back if they revert back to their old habits at home.
Lesson: There are no quick fixes. Getting healthy and managing your weight it is not a temporary thing. It's a series of day-to-day, meal-by-meal choices that you have to stick with for the long haul.
6. You have to work hard. Sometimes when I'd watch the Teams work out I'd think, "Their trainers are heartless!" In reality, those trainers know that weight loss takes hard work. You see them exercise when they have nothing left, choose the healthy foods even though they'd rather have their favorite comfort foods, and even leave their families for weeks at a time — these things are not for the faint of heart.
Lesson: It won't always be easy. Lots of people want to lose weight, but most aren't willing to pay the price or make sacrifices to get there. You will not be successful with a half-hearted effort or by looking for shortcuts or the easy way out.
7. You can have fun! I always enjoy watching different challenges each week. Although they were often physical, they're not what I'd consider traditional exercise: trying to stay on a moving escalator the longest; running and placing empty soda cans from one bin to another; or traversing a ravine on a zip line.
Lesson: Boredom will kill your exercise routine. Mix it up and keep your body guessing and keep it fun. Instead on going to the gym for a mindless half hour on the stairclimber (more like the “stairmonster”), get outside and do some hiking or biking. Forgo the weight machines one day and head to a playground to swing from the monkey bars, climb, jump, run and LAUGH!
8. You have to be consistent. No matter how much the show changes from season to season, one thing is always clear. Those who lose the biggest are consistent. They make healthy eating and exercise part of their daily lives — even after they go home. And even when they encounter setbacks along the way, they don't give up.
Lesson: Consistency is key. No matter how close (or far) you are from your goal — or even if you're there already — the habits you learn along the way have to continue if you're to be successful in the long term.
Who would have thought that watching people sweat, exercise, grimace, and go through the rigors of losing weight could be so fun? Here’s to all the losers, and to hoping you can use this advice to be a loser, too
Paige in Utah
"Don't try to shake it, just nod your head
Breathe in, breathe out, move on"
"Don't try to shake it, just nod your head
Breathe in, breathe out, move on"
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Our oldest daughter is 25. When she was little and video games were first out we made the conscience decision to not allow them in our house. When the Wii first came out I was curious about it. We still have 3 kids at home (16, 13, & 12) and after really checking it out we got one last xmas. It's pretty cool and I'm glad we held out. The whole family gets into it, and you hafta get up and move. My son (who can zone out for hours on a friends x-box) enjoys it, but doesn't shut out the rest of the world like he does on other systems, because it is interactive. I never thought I'd approve of a video game, but this ones okay.....can't wait for Wiifit.buffettbride wrote:I think Wii Fit looks groovy.It would be an excellent way for hubby to get me to want a Wii. The kids want one desperately.
Coulda got one at Xmas, but we passed it up.
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Update
So I pulled the bike down off the rack in the garage last night to get it ready for next week.
I was like "Wow, how did my seat get so faded" before I realized it was a thick layer of dust!
I filled the tires to see if they still hold air and cleaned and lubricated the chain and derailers. I tightened up some parts, etc.
I need to go to the bike store this week to get some better lighting, a clip-on bag for my bike tool and a spare tube. Also the padding in my helmet has deteriorated so I need some new padding.
Found my biking clothes deep in my dresser (hopefully they still fit). I also ordered a backpack that can hold my laptop and a change of clothes.
This morning I registered for Bike to Work Day (May 15th) but I hope to start riding a week from today. I'm going to start biking on Tuesday, Thursday and see how it goes.
Wish me luck!
So I pulled the bike down off the rack in the garage last night to get it ready for next week.
I was like "Wow, how did my seat get so faded" before I realized it was a thick layer of dust!
I filled the tires to see if they still hold air and cleaned and lubricated the chain and derailers. I tightened up some parts, etc.
I need to go to the bike store this week to get some better lighting, a clip-on bag for my bike tool and a spare tube. Also the padding in my helmet has deteriorated so I need some new padding.
Found my biking clothes deep in my dresser (hopefully they still fit). I also ordered a backpack that can hold my laptop and a change of clothes.
This morning I registered for Bike to Work Day (May 15th) but I hope to start riding a week from today. I'm going to start biking on Tuesday, Thursday and see how it goes.
Wish me luck!
Life is not always easy but it sure ain't boring!
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The_Polly_Roger wrote:Update
So I pulled the bike down off the rack in the garage last night to get it ready for next week.
I was like "Wow, how did my seat get so faded" before I realized it was a thick layer of dust!
I filled the tires to see if they still hold air and cleaned and lubricated the chain and derailers. I tightened up some parts, etc.
I need to go to the bike store this week to get some better lighting, a clip-on bag for my bike tool and a spare tube. Also the padding in my helmet has deteriorated so I need some new padding.
Found my biking clothes deep in my dresser (hopefully they still fit). I also ordered a backpack that can hold my laptop and a change of clothes.
This morning I registered for Bike to Work Day (May 15th) but I hope to start riding a week from today. I'm going to start biking on Tuesday, Thursday and see how it goes.
Wish me luck!
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Small Victory
The company I work for provides free breakfast and lunch as well as snacks, soda machines, Icee machine, frozen yogurt machine, candy and dessert every day (yesterday was chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting).
So we basically sit at our computers all day and eat.
Breakfast is always a challenge for me since I LOVE cereal.
Today my temptations for breakfast were:
Doughnuts
Posh Bagels (can't believe the calories in those!)
Cereal (Captain Crunch, Frosted Flakes & Corn Pops)
What I ended up having:
I smashed up a hard boiled egg and mixed in black pepper and green Tabasco sauce. I then toasted a Healthnut English Muffin and made a sandwich with the egg, a tomato slice and a little onion. I also had a banana and a glass of skim milk.
This may sound like a lot but it will keep me full and away from the snacks.
In contrast, last Tuesday my breakfast was two bowls of Lucky Charms, a doughnut and a large glass of juice.
The company I work for provides free breakfast and lunch as well as snacks, soda machines, Icee machine, frozen yogurt machine, candy and dessert every day (yesterday was chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting).
So we basically sit at our computers all day and eat.
Breakfast is always a challenge for me since I LOVE cereal.
Today my temptations for breakfast were:
Doughnuts
Posh Bagels (can't believe the calories in those!)
Cereal (Captain Crunch, Frosted Flakes & Corn Pops)
What I ended up having:
I smashed up a hard boiled egg and mixed in black pepper and green Tabasco sauce. I then toasted a Healthnut English Muffin and made a sandwich with the egg, a tomato slice and a little onion. I also had a banana and a glass of skim milk.
This may sound like a lot but it will keep me full and away from the snacks.
In contrast, last Tuesday my breakfast was two bowls of Lucky Charms, a doughnut and a large glass of juice.
Life is not always easy but it sure ain't boring!
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EXCELLENT! Great food choices! Keep it up! You will have more energy soon. White sugar is evil. I have just about cut all processed sugar from my diet and I feel so much better....it almost makes me sick when I eat it now. And every step IS a small victory....baby steps....one at a time....The_Polly_Roger wrote:Small Victory
The company I work for provides free breakfast and lunch as well as snacks, soda machines, Icee machine, frozen yogurt machine, candy and dessert every day (yesterday was chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting).
So we basically sit at our computers all day and eat.
Breakfast is always a challenge for me since I LOVE cereal.
Today my temptations for breakfast were:
Doughnuts
Posh Bagels (can't believe the calories in those!)
Cereal (Captain Crunch, Frosted Flakes & Corn Pops)
What I ended up having:
I smashed up a hard boiled egg and mixed in black pepper and green Tabasco sauce. I then toasted a Healthnut English Muffin and made a sandwich with the egg, a tomato slice and a little onion. I also had a banana and a glass of skim milk.
This may sound like a lot but it will keep me full and away from the snacks.
In contrast, last Tuesday my breakfast was two bowls of Lucky Charms, a doughnut and a large glass of juice.
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I think it is great for a company to do that, I think it gets a lot more work out of workers, buuuuuut with the kind of food they are serving, you'd think they are trying to kill you instead of keep you healthy and in the office!The_Polly_Roger wrote:Small Victory
The company I work for provides free breakfast and lunch as well as snacks, soda machines, Icee machine, frozen yogurt machine, candy and dessert every day (yesterday was chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting).
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That's true. In our old location my department used to go out for lunch and be gone for an hour now I take 15 minutes and I'm back at my desk. Sometimes I even take the food back to my desk.buffettbride wrote: I think it is great for a company to do that, I think it gets a lot more work out of workers, buuuuuut with the kind of food they are serving, you'd think they are trying to kill you instead of keep you healthy and in the office!
They do have healthy options too like a sandwich bar, a salad bar and a vegetarian entree at lunch. Breakfast is a little tougher but they do have fruit, oatmeal, yogurt and healthy dry cereals (Heart Smart, etc).
There is a lot more junkie food though and it can be SO tempting in basically a free, all-you-can-eat environment.
To make up for it we do have a first rate gym on-site that our company pays for ( http://www.pacificshoresclub.com/ ) but I have a hard time with gyms, I get bored.
Also with a new baby (she is now almost 3) I rarely saw her during the week. Maybe 30 minutes in the morning when she wakes up and an hour at night before she went to bed. If I worked out before or after work I wouldn't see her. I also have a hard time doing the lunch workout since in that hour I had to change, work out, shower and go back to work so not a lot of time.
Something else not so appealing about having a gym at work is seeing your (same sex) co-workers naked in the locker room. I don't have a problem with nudity or being naked in front of others
but I don't like seeing my supervisor's "equipment" or my cube-mate drying off his 'nads. 
At least with biking I am actually going somewhere and seeing things also can't just give up halfway.
Life is not always easy but it sure ain't boring!
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Oh I hear ya! I can't believe your "baby" is almost 3!!!!!!The_Polly_Roger wrote:That's true. In our old location my department used to go out for lunch and be gone for an hour now I take 15 minutes and I'm back at my desk. Sometimes I even take the food back to my desk.buffettbride wrote: I think it is great for a company to do that, I think it gets a lot more work out of workers, buuuuuut with the kind of food they are serving, you'd think they are trying to kill you instead of keep you healthy and in the office!
They do have healthy options too like a sandwich bar, a salad bar and a vegetarian entree at lunch. Breakfast is a little tougher but they do have fruit, oatmeal, yogurt and healthy dry cereals (Heart Smart, etc).
There is a lot more junkie food though and it can be SO tempting in basically a free, all-you-can-eat environment.
To make up for it we do have a first rate gym on-site that our company pays for ( http://www.pacificshoresclub.com/ ) but I have a hard time with gyms, I get bored.
Also with a new baby (she is now almost 3) I rarely saw her during the week. Maybe 30 minutes in the morning when she wakes up and an hour at night before she went to bed. If I worked out before or after work I wouldn't see her. I also have a hard time doing the lunch workout since in that hour I had to change, work out, shower and go back to work so not a lot of time.
Something else not so appealing about having a gym at work is seeing your (same sex) co-workers naked in the locker room. I don't have a problem with nudity or being naked in front of others
At least with biking I am actually going somewhere and seeing things also can't just give up halfway.
We used to have an on-site gym (not paid, of course) but I had no desire to see or be seen in a sweaty, naked co-worker sense. Thank goodness women don't have testicles!
I am a very sweaty girl!
My biggest excuse was always the "time to work out." I still have to push it.. it is usually after 8pm when I finally get to hop on the treadmill, but it is what I have to work with right now.
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How inspiring! Please keep posting stuff like this!!!The_Polly_Roger wrote:Update
So I pulled the bike down off the rack in the garage last night to get it ready for next week.
I was like "Wow, how did my seat get so faded" before I realized it was a thick layer of dust!
I filled the tires to see if they still hold air and cleaned and lubricated the chain and derailers. I tightened up some parts, etc.
I need to go to the bike store this week to get some better lighting, a clip-on bag for my bike tool and a spare tube. Also the padding in my helmet has deteriorated so I need some new padding.
Found my biking clothes deep in my dresser (hopefully they still fit). I also ordered a backpack that can hold my laptop and a change of clothes.
This morning I registered for Bike to Work Day (May 15th) but I hope to start riding a week from today. I'm going to start biking on Tuesday, Thursday and see how it goes.
Wish me luck!
My bike is in the shed with who knows how much dust on it. I haven't looked at it in over a year. When my car died about three years ago, I biked nearly everywhere I needed to go in this small town. It was liberating.
Never heard of Bike to Work Day. Need to get the word out on that, and work toward it also.
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You got to watch the parody too:The_Polly_Roger wrote:Here is an idea/option for some of you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oNVIcMnZh4
I am getting this for my wife for her birthday. She can't get to the gym and really wants some exercise equipment (treadmill, etc) and we just don't have room for it.
I plan on using it too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iYBmAVuBns&NR=1
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Hmm . . .carolinagirl wrote:How inspiring! Please keep posting stuff like this!!!
My bike is in the shed with who knows how much dust on it. I haven't looked at it in over a year. When my car died about three years ago, I biked nearly everywhere I needed to go in this small town. It was liberating.
Never heard of Bike to Work Day. Need to get the word out on that, and work toward it also.
I thought Bike to Work Day was a national thing but I keep seeing different days.
San Francisco Bay Area: May 17th
Anchorage, AK: May 15th
Washington, DC: May 16th
Calgary, Alberta: April 11th
Detroit, MI: May 18th
Maybe it is a conspiracy. Big Oil would collapse if everyone rode their bike to work on the same day.
It is pretty big here in the S.F. Bay Area. The mayor rides to work on that day. There are "energizer stations" set up all around the Bay Area with refreshments, gifts and free safety inspections.
Of course the flip side to such a bike focused area is the monthly Critical Mass ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass ) which can get especially hairy if there is a Giants game that night.
Life is not always easy but it sure ain't boring!
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